Outdoor Adventures BC
Vancouver Island · Pacific Coast

Vancouver Island
Ocean Charters.

Salt-water fishing charters off the west coast of Vancouver Island — Gold River, Campbell River and Ucluelet. Chinook salmon, coho, halibut and lingcod with Captain Dennis Barnes. Season starting soon.

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3West Coast Ports
$225/hr2-Hour Minimum
PrivateNever Shared Boat
OwnerCaptained Every Trip
Where We Fish

Three west-coast launch points.

01

Gold River

West coast, mid-Island. Gateway to Nootka Sound — sheltered inlets and reliable chinook runs. Good for first-time ocean anglers and families.

02

Campbell River

The Salmon Capital of the World. Tyee Pool, Discovery Passage, big tides and the biggest chinook of the season. Halibut runs out of Quadra and Cortes.

03

Ucluelet

West Coast, south of Tofino. Open-Pacific salmon and halibut grounds. Strong winter springs, summer chinook and coho. Big-water trips for serious anglers.

Our Packages

Charter packages.

Inshore Fishing

$900 half-day / $1,800 full-day

Trip details: Salmon and halibut on protected inshore water. Sheltered coves and reliable runs — perfect for families and first-time ocean anglers.

Where
Departing from Gold River, Campbell River or Ucluelet.
Dates available
April through September.
What you'll need
BC saltwater fishing licence (we'll send the link). Bring your beverage of choice.
Cost
$900 for a 4-hour half-day. $1,800 for an 8-hour full-day. Up to 5 people aboard, 3 fishing seats.
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Offshore Fishing

$1,350 (6 hr) / $1,800 (8 hr)

Trip details: Salmon, halibut and rockfish on open Pacific water. Multiple drops, multiple species — the sweet spot for trophy chinook + a halibut on the bottom. Weather dependent.

Where
Offshore runs out of Ucluelet and Gold River.
Dates available
April through September.
What you'll need
BC saltwater fishing licence. Bring layers and your beverage of choice.
Cost
$1,350 for a 6-hour offshore trip. $1,800 for a longer 8-hour offshore day. Up to 5 people aboard, 3 fishing seats.
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Sunset / Night Bite

$675 for 3 hours

About the trip: Troll salmon through golden hour into dusk. A great way to share the evening bite — sunset on the water, lines out, often the best fishing of the day. Up to 5 people aboard.

Where
Offered out of Campbell River and Ucluelet.
Dates available
May through September.
Trip duration
3 hours, typically 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm depending on the time of year.
Cost
$675 for a 3-hour evening trip.
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Wildlife & Eco Cruise

$900 for 4 hours

About the trip: West-coast wildlife in a small, personable group. Eagles, sea lions, humpback and killer whales, dolphins, porpoises. No fishing — just open ocean and the animals that live in it.

Where
Offered out of Gold River, Campbell River and Ucluelet.
Dates available
Killer whales · July through September. Humpbacks · June through September.
Cost
$900 for a 4-hour cruise. Up to 5 people aboard.
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All ocean packages are calculated per trip, not per person — bring the group. 5% GST not included. No tuna packages offered. BC saltwater fishing licence required and not provided. Pickup at Gold River, Campbell River or Ucluelet marina — confirmed when we book your date. Fuel surcharge may apply on long offshore runs; always quoted upfront.

Free reschedule if the ocean turns.

West-coast weather changes fast. If it's unsafe or genuinely miserable we'll move your trip — no charge. Full refund on weather cancellations. Free cancellation up to 48 hours out.

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The bite is going to be on in a couple of weeks. Book ahead — weekends fill first.
$900 (4hr) · $1,350 (6hr) · $1,800 (8hr) · Free weather reschedule.

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